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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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